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The Happening

User rating: 2.18 175 Reviews | Write a Review

In Theaters: June 13, 2008

R | Fantasy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller | 1h 31m

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User rating: June 15, 2008

Truly terrifing. You feel the terror in the people and relate to it. This was captured perfectly and the plot was plausible. [yes bees are really disappearing...]. But the horrible camera work in some scenes, and just err - odd acting at some points ruined it. One or two drafts away from an amazing movie. D

User rating: June 15, 2008

Horrible acting, horrible suspense...well there was none! Very disappointing for Shyamalan

User rating: June 15, 2008

My wife and I waited in line with the panda-kids to see this "happening". We couldn't wait for another thrilling-twisting-mind-blowing ride from M... it was simply disappointing!

User rating: June 15, 2008

Very very disappointing, predictable, boring movie, would have rated -1 star if I could, not exactly sure how this movie made it into the theaters. I would advise anyone planning to watch it to save their 10 or so dollars and 1.5 hours.

User rating: June 15, 2008

is the director out of mind , what a failure

User rating: June 15, 2008

There are very few geniuses working in Hollywood these days, but M. Night Shyamalan is one of them. This movie may or may not keep you guessing through out, but it certainly makes you think. Some people may call the premise of this movie "dumb" or "retarded" but those people are the ones that have forgotten what it's like to think. In fact, the premise of this movie is one of those things that gets overlooked by society, when it's probably a lot closer to being believable than say, aliens landing on our planet and causing havoc. I give this movie 5-stars, because of how intelligent it is compared to anything else that's come along in a long time. As for whether or not I think somebody s

User rating: June 15, 2008

The problem with writing, directing and producing your whole film alone is that noone has the chance to tell you how badly it sucks so you carry on with the misguided notion that you have created something worthwhile.

User rating: June 14, 2008

The only bright spot in this dud was Betty Buckley's acting (about 5 min). Mark Wahlberg was pathetic (it must've been the direction)Mr. Shyamalan take a break! Or switch your genre.

User rating: June 14, 2008

horrible waste of time. i wouldnt even rent it.

User rating: June 14, 2008

horrible!!! WTF!! if you like this one, watch his other messed up movie, lady in the water. but wow...creepy!